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jeanmarine2
in Doors 13 years ago
Looking for photos of dividing walls/doors between floors to add a tenant
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5164c0bcb00ed-.jpg I’m interested in photos/ideas for how to add a security wall/door between floors in order to bring on a tenant on a floor of…
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jaesee75
in Construction 13 years ago
flipper's houses
Hey folks, I’m thinking about buying one of them flipper’s houses in bed stuy and surrounding areas. Anybody come across Masada/Prime Homes and the like…
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carolynweiss
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Seeking kitchen designer (not architect)
Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a kitchen designer to remodel a Brooklyn kitchen. Looking to go somewhat high end, but it’s not a…
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rgh718
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Good plumber
I just had my 3rd floor redone. When I cut the gas back on for the stove I smelled a faint gas odor. Call the…
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Penhallow
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Patchy Brownstone?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516216000ef02-.jpg I had my facade restored late last year but I am worried that the brownstone looks patchy, especially the stairs. My contractor stands by…
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nedi722
in Inspection 13 years ago
Is the separating wall between two apartments up to code?
Hello, I recently bought a condo in an 8 unit pre-war building in Park Slope, which was fully gutted/renovated. I am very concerned that the…
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psrookie
in Building Code 13 years ago
DOB question: 2 family v. 1 family
We recently purchased a brownstone that is listed with the DOB as a 2 family and the Dept of Finance as a 1 family. There…
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brooklymama
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Converting a commerical to residential (1 Fam)
Hi there – we’re looking at purchasing a building currently listed as commercial and converting it into a single fam residence. Has anyone had any…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Sink in Kitchen Island - What Does that Add to the Price?
I’m interested in feedback as to what putting a sink and dishwasher in a kitchen island we’re adding, adds to the price of the kitchen…
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brianjaffe78
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Can you operate a nightclub/bar/lounge in an m1-1 zone in brooklyn ny?
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jeanmarine2
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Breaking into Dumbwaiter and Air Shaft to Gain Space (and Venting Issues) - Feedback
I’m interested in feedback, pictures etc. from people who have taken over an inside airshaft and/or dumbwaiter to gain space for a kitchen (or perhaps…
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stayathomedad1
in Roofers 13 years and 11 months ago
I am In need of a roofer for an estimate.
I have tried to repair the leak myself. So I am reaching out to the Brownstoner community for a reliable insured roofer. To come and…
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mcll
in Decks and Porches 13 years ago
Building a deck
We are in the process of submitting drawings to the DOB for a deck that spans the entire width of our brownstone. It will be…
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brownieinhk
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Attaching wooden boards to metal deck
Hello everyone, I am looking to you knowledgeable folk for suggestions about how I could attach wooden boards to our metal deck. We have the…
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deano
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Renovation - before and after
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516385816ba78-.jpg Time to share with the b’stoner community who’ve been such a great help over the last months – here’s how the 2nd floor apartment…
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kmk
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years ago
How much should I pay to have staircase stripped and stained
Hi Guys, I am looking to have my original oak staircase srtipped and stained. What cost would I be looking at to have this done.…
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jumping
in Construction 13 years ago
After electrician wall repair, popcorn ceilings rec
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5163696e15da6-.jpg I’m planning on having an electrician rewire a 1400 sq foot single family house and anticipating some wall and ceiling damage to the plaster.…
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nedi722
in Inspection 13 years ago
Is the separating wall between two apartments up to code?
Hello, I recently bought a condo in an 8 unit pre-war building in Park Slope, which was fully gutted/renovated. I am very concerned that the…
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